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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the biggest games of 2019, selling well over 10 million copies. The 3rd person action-adventure game received PS5 and Series X|S support shortly after the consoles’ launch, but a bespoke next-gen version was also promised to be coming – with a new …

Ever since the PS5 was first revealed, some fans expressed their dislike for the black and white colour scheme adopted by the next-generation console. The DualSense also shared this look. Now, 6 months after its launch, Sony is finally releasing new DualSense colours. Making the announcement on its blog, PlayStation …

High Dynamic Range gaming took off half way through the previous generation. Offering more true-to-life colours and brightness, HDR supported games can help immerse players even more into their gaming experiences. Microsoft has now brought Dolby Vision support to Xbox, taking HDR gaming even further. Making the announcement, Xbox’s Major …

Kena: Bridge of Spirits served as one of the biggest surprise titles at the PS5 reveal event last year. Developed by Ember Labs, the studio’s debut game is set to release on the 24th of August. Despite this, it appears as though the studio is already working on its sophomore …

Super Mario Odyssey is widely regarded as being one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. While many fans assumed that the team would be working on a sequel to the game (which sold over 20 million copies), rumours suggest that the team is taking their talents elsewhere – …

Six months after the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has already released a number of very well received games, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, and most recently, Returnal. This is just the tip of the iceberg however, as the console manufacturer reportedly has 25 first-party games in development …

Microsoft regularly updates its Xbox console software with new features, improvements and more. For May, the Xbox Series X and S have received a major boost to the Quick Resume feature, new audio options and more. Making the announcement on its blog, Microsoft revealed that the May update for the …

ATLUS is known for producing high quality JRPGs however the studio has had many of its games somewhat limited by their release structures, either being exclusive to certain consoles, or seeing a staggered global release. For the studio’s future games, publisher SEGA is hoping to change the way it releases …

While Steam has been focusing on maintaining its position as the most popular PC storefront, Valve’s video game output on other platforms has very much been seemingly demoted to a secondary focus for the company. In a recent Q&A however, Gabe Newell teased the return of Valve to other systems. …

An Indiegogo campaign for a promising portable gaming console recently went live and has already reached its funding goal of £18,250. The money will be used to fund the production of the ‘One Xplayer', a portable gaming console featuring three Tiger Lake CPU options, a 16:10 1600p screen, and up …

Following its modest success, the first generation PlayStation VR headset was confirmed to be getting a successor for the PlayStation 5. While Sony themselves released some information on the next-gen controllers, new sources have leaked details on the headset itself, which is said to include a 4K resolution display, gaze …

Uncharted 4 recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. The final game in Nathan Drake’s saga, the title served as a showpiece exclusive for the PlayStation 4. 5 years on from its original release, Naughty Dog has revealed that over 37 million players witnessed the conclusion to Drake’s story. On its blog, …

When the PS5 was first revealed, one of the most controversial aspects to the console was its colour scheme, which adopted a black and white two-tone look. The DualSense controller shared a similar colour scheme. Some fans liked the look, while others did not. For the latter group, it would …

Last week, the Epic Games v Apple trial officially kicked off, with days worth of testimonials. Microsoft's VP for gaming, media and entertainment, Lori Wright, was called up to the stand during the trial, but Apple is now questioning the credibility of the testimony and wants it thrown out.  As …

It is looking increasingly likely that Nintendo will launch an upgraded Switch console soon. We've known for a long while that Nintendo is looking to release a new Switch with an OLED display – now, the manufacturer of those OLED displays may have outed themselves.  Universal Display Corp, a supplier …

While Retro Studios continues to work on Metroid Prime 4, rumours have persisted for years claiming that the studio has a nearly complete and working version of the original Metroid Prime Trilogy adapted for the Switch. One ex-Retro dev has weighed in on the rumour, claiming that porting the trilogy …

If you were hoping to have an easier time getting hold of a PS5 later this year, then you may be out of luck. During Sony's recent company earnings report, the company confirmed that it expects PS5 shortages to continue through the rest of this year, and supply may continue …

Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the biggest PS4 exclusives of 2020. At the time, it was believed that the game would come to Xbox and PC one year after its initial April 2020 launch – but that was not the case. Now, it has been announced that the …

The new generation of gaming consoles has only just begun but as always, both console makers are already preparing for the future. This week, supply chain sources claim that Sony is already planning its PS5 refresh, which will move to a 6nm APU.  Citing supply chain sources, DigiTimes reports that …

CD Projekt Red previously confirmed that The Witcher 3 would be getting a free upgrade to take advantage of the latest generation of console hardware. Since then however, the company has been rife with controversy, following the less than stellar launch of Cyberpunk 2077. While the team continues to fix …

Unlike the start of the previous generation, where game publishers were trigger happy when it came to reselling older titles at a higher resolution or framerate, this generation has seen a shift toward free next-gen upgrades (with some exceptions). The latest game to get a free next gen patch is …

Nintendo is no stranger to releasing games with user generated content. Super Mario Maker 1 and 2, as well The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening all allow for players to make their own game levels. Nintendo has now taken it to the next step with Game Builder Garage. In a …

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 proved to be a great critical success when it launched on PS4, Xbox One and PC in August last year. A Switch version was later leaked, with Activision following up with the confirmation of a port. Now, it has officially been announced that Switch players …

It’s no secret that Microsoft has put a great deal of work and effort into making backwards compatibility as seamless as possible on Xbox. While Sony has also allowed for backwards compatibility on PS5, its implementation is much less robust. As such, playing the upcoming Mass Effect Legendary Edition on …

While each console manufacturer makes 1st party controllers which it deems to be the perfect balance between cost and functionality, 3rd party offerings are able to get much more creative with its designs and features. One of the most well known 3rd party manufacturers, SCUF, has now announced that it …

Subnautica is a much loved open-world survival game first released in early access all the way back in 2014, before later coming to consoles at the tail end of 2018. With its sequel, Subnautica: Below Zero set to release in just over two weeks time, the developers have revealed that …

Though it may be past its zeitgeist, Among Us is still one of the most popular games around currently. The multiplayer social dedication game has now been announced to be coming to PlayStation consoles – and will arrive with a unique PlayStation themed skin. At last night’s State of Play …

For most of its history, the Monster Hunter franchise had seen support from a select and dedicated number of fans, with the series existing within its own moderately-sized niche. With Monster Hunter World exploding into popularity and becoming the best selling Capcom game of all time, all eyes were on …

Starfield is the next big game from Bethesda Game Studios. Teased all the way back in 2018, nothing else has been shown from the game, leading many fans to assume it to be a long ways away. According to one leaker however, Microsoft is hoping to get the game out …

Each month, Sony offers a number of titles for free to all of those who are subscribed to its PlayStation Plus service. For the Month of May, subscribers can get their hands on Battlefield V, the next-gen version of Wreckfest and more. Beginning on the 4th of May, PS Plus …